Movies that make you think long after they are over are one of the best types of movies. Movies that make you feel present in the moment or movies that bring out whatever type of emotion they were designed to bring out are, of course, strong contenders to the effectiveness of a movie as well. But when you are still thinking about something you’ve seen, months or even years after it is over and feeling the need to watch it again (even if you didn’t love it) is one of the biggest compliments you can give a movie. Now I’m saying that Patricia Rozema’s (Mansfield Park) Into the Forest is Platoon or E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Still, it is a movie that will keep you involved and have you thinking about it after its viewing.
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